A double-blind placebo-controlled study of ArginMax, a nutritional supplement for enhancement of female sexual function

Citation
Ty. Ito et al., A double-blind placebo-controlled study of ArginMax, a nutritional supplement for enhancement of female sexual function, J SEX MAR T, 27(5), 2001, pp. 541-549
Citations number
36
Categorie Soggetti
Psycology
Journal title
JOURNAL OF SEX & MARITAL THERAPY
ISSN journal
0092623X → ACNP
Volume
27
Issue
5
Year of publication
2001
Pages
541 - 549
Database
ISI
SICI code
0092-623X(200110/12)27:5<541:ADPSOA>2.0.ZU;2-U
Abstract
This study was open to women over the age of 21 years with an interest in i mproving their sexual function. Of the 77 participants, 34 received ArginMa x and 43 received a placebo. ArginMax for Women is a proprietary nutritiona l supplement consisting of extracts of ginseng, ginkgo, and damiana, L-argi nine, multivitamins, and minerals. After 4 weeks, 73.5% of the ArginMax gro up improved in satisfaction with their overall sex life, compared with 37.2 % of the placebo group (p < 0.01). Notable improvements were also observed in sexual desire, reduction of vaginal dryness, frequency of sexual interco urse and orgasm, and clitoral sensation. No significant side effects were n oted.